Veneers and Their Differences with Lumineers

Veneers are ceramic shells designed to camouflage flaws and blemishes in teeth, such as chips, cracks, or tetracycline stains. Veneers are bonded adhesively to the existing teeth, and they work best in a group. As they are usually applied to eight or ten teeth, the amount visually displayed when smiling, veneers can reap a tremendous upgrade for your smile. Before application, your teeth are prepared and sized by removing a small amount of enamel. You may receive a local anesthetic for this.

Lumineers are considered as a simply high-tech veneer, with maximized thinness for better esthetics. That thinness also means your teeth need no preparation for most cases. The technology is billed as no-prep, non-invasive, and long-lasting. Lumineers can last up to 20 years in some cases, all depending on the oral hygiene practices performed by the individual.

Lumineers and veneers should not be confused for each other. With Lumineers, you can save time and money by skipping the preparatory phase. The latter is a family of cosmetic products, of which Lumineers are a cutting-edge, alternative member.

Some restrictions do apply, though. Your smile should be adequate but perfectible. Lumineers are an excellent disguise for teeth in disrepair, or teeth with abnormal spacing. However, they cannot perform major orthodontic work. This is true of all veneers, which are almost exclusively a cosmetic. To learn more about veneers and Lumineers, contact our Lumineers dentist.